Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
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Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
The great Kiwi camping holiday - for beginners
Nervous about camping for the first time? Here's where to start.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Last Blockbuster store closes in Dargaville
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.
Outgoing principal speaks out
New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
One person dies following diving incident near Whangārei
The diver was found dead at 1.20pm off the coast of Taiharuru.
Bream Bay surfer's best friend
Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.
Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses
Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.
Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants
Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.
Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story
Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga
A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Fishery Officers catch Northlander with illegal Paua
Northland man caught with too many paua, nearly all of which were undersize.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.